There’s definitely not enough room to swing a cat. In fact there’s barely enough room for the owner and his book. But what the shop lacks in space, it more than makes up for in stock.
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There’s definitely not enough room to swing a cat. In fact there’s barely enough room for the owner and his book. But what the shop lacks in space, it more than makes up for in stock.
Linda says
There’s nothing in the photo that hints at how he gets in and out of there so I like to imagine he just materializes out of thin air.
Ron says
Yeah, I agree. Is there a back door or something, or does he just climb over it all??
Linda says
Shhh don’t ask! You’ll ruin the magic 🙂
Lee says
I can honestly (and happily) say I have no idea, so it’s all down to the imagination!
YTSL says
…and I’m sure that one man knows where everything in his tiny but super-stocked shop is!
Lee says
Definitely. Every single little thing!
I was Once you says
Taking inventory must be a bitch……..
Lee says
I know eh? A task best left til tomorrow.
d. minnis says
Well I’m curious just what his stock is? Tiny electrical parts, transistors? I need to enlarge things. Love this Lee, fascinating shot.
Lee says
Thanks! Happy the way it came out.
Yes, all kinds of electrical things, such as different connectors, jacks etc I think.
Denton says
Awesome. I like this. Really great shot! 🙂
Lee says
Thanks. One of those scenes that just needed lining up. Everything was all there, very nicely set up.
cdilla says
What a wonderful scene. I just wish all my electronics “stock” was so well organized. Shops/stalls like this are why my wife has doubts about returning to Akihabara – though I’m hoping to sway her with promises of cute gachapon toys, butler cafes and the nearby Hitachino brewing lab – whose agreeable Nest beer we came across in our local supermarket last year.
It occurs to me that perhaps egress to this store is achived by dint of the whole display being a hologram. Though a Walllace and Grommit style harness may be more likely. Or could the owner be one of Hiroshi Ishiguro’s creations?
Lee says
The brewing lab sounds like it might be enough to make a trip there possible.
I like the idea of a harness. An elaborate and slightly comedic process to start and end each working day.
john says
He probably gets in via the store room?
That image might make a rather good jigsaw.
Lee says
The store room is probably massive!
Good call. It really would, wouldn’t it?
Megapiskie says
As if by magic, the shopkeeper appeared.
Lee says
That put a huge smile on my face. Mr Benn was my favourite kids programme. Never got tired of watching it. I shall always think of it now when I see this photo which gives it a lovely added extra. Thanks!